Agate and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Agate

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

2.48

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Agate and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Agate and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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