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Friedelite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.48
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Friedelite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Friedelite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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