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Gyrolite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.483.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gyrolite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gyrolite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.