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Vishnevite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
decomposes in water   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Vishnevite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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

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