Gyrolite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Gyrolite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.482.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

26.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Gyrolite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Gyrolite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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