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Gyrolite and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
SiO2

Gyrolite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Gyrolite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.