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Gyrolite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Andalusite and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
3.05-3.21   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Gyrolite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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