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Sard and Gaylussite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Sard and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Sard and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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