Gyrolite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Gyrolite

Aquamarine

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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

2.482.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

27.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Gyrolite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Gyrolite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.