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Gyrolite and Analcime Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Gyrolite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Gyrolite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.