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Gyrolite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
BeAl 2 O 4

Gyrolite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Alexandrite 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 Gyrolite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4

Gyrolite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.

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