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Gyrolite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.483.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
27.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Gyrolite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Gyrolite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.