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Gyrolite and Azurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gyrolite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gyrolite and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.