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Gaspeite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
2.48
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Gaspeite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Gaspeite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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