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Gyrolite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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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
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gyrolite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gyrolite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.