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Uvite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Uvite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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

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