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Gyrolite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Gyrolite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Gyrolite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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