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Gyrolite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Gyrolite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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