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Gyrolite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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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
2.48
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gyrolite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gyrolite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.