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Gyrolite
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Gyrolite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.482.85-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
27-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Gyrolite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Chrome Tourmaline 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 Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Gyrolite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Chrome Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.