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Gyrolite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Dilute acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
2.93-2.96   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Gyrolite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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