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Amethyst and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Gyrolite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.48   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   

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Amethyst and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Gyrolite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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

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