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Gyrolite and Forsterite Physical Properties

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
2.483.23-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gyrolite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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

Gyrolite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.