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Gyrolite and Brookite 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
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gyrolite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

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

Gyrolite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.