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Afghanite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.652.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-62
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Afghanite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Gyrolite 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 Afghanite and Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Afghanite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.