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Gyrolite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Gyrolite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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