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Gyrolite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Gyrolite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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