Rhodolite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Gaylussite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

decomposes in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.841.93-1.99

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

perfect [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Rhodolite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

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Rhodolite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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