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Gyrolite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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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.

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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.

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