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Gyrolite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
SiO2   

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Gyrolite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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