Gyrolite and Chiastolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.48
  
3.00-3.15
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
Gyrolite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gyrolite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Gyrolite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.