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Gyrolite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
2.6-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Lamellar
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect 001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
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Gyrolite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
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Gyrolite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.