Gyrolite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Gyrolite

Amblygonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.482.98-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Gyrolite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Gyrolite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.