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Quartz and Gaylussite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.651.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Quartz and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Gaylussite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Quartz and Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Quartz and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.