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Ammolite and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Gyrolite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
2.48   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
2   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   

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Ammolite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Gyrolite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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

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