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Gyrolite and Common Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gyrolite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Common Opal 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 Common Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gyrolite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.