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Gyrolite and Caledonite Physical Properties

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
5.6-5.76
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gyrolite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gyrolite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.