Elaeolite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Elaeolite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.672.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Elaeolite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Gyrolite chemical formula.

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

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Elaeolite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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