Crystal Quartz and Gyrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.48
Fracture
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Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
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NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Crystal Quartz and Gyrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Gyrolite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Crystal Quartz and Gyrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Quartz and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Quartz and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Quartz is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.