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Gyrolite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Gyrolite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Gyrolite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.