Gyrolite and Cymophane Physical Properties

Gyrolite

Cymophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.483.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

28.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gyrolite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Gyrolite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.