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Gyrolite and Eosphorite 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
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gyrolite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gyrolite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.