Gyrolite and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.48
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Gyrolite and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Gyrolite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Gyrolite and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.