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Gyrolite and Gahnospinel 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
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Gyrolite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Gyrolite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.