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Amazonite 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
2.55-2.572.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Amazonite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Amazonite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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