×

Carnelian
Carnelian

Gyrolite
Gyrolite



ADD
Compare
X
Carnelian
X
Gyrolite

Carnelian and Gyrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Carnelian and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Gyrolite chemical formula.

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

Carnelian and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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