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Gyrolite and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.483.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
2.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
none
2.7 Mohs Hardness
27-7.5
Amber
2 10
2.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gyrolite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gyrolite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.