Gyrolite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Gyrolite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

Gyrolite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.