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Glass and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Gyrolite and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
2.48   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
2   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   

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Glass and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Gyrolite chemical formula.

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Glass and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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

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