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Gyrolite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
3.21-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gyrolite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gyrolite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.