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Gyrolite and Cordierite 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
2.482.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
27-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Gyrolite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Gyrolite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.