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Gyrolite and Alunite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.482.6-2.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
23.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Gyrolite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Gyrolite and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.