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Gyrolite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.483-3.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}
Good on [110] and on [001]

Mohs Hardness

26.0-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Gyrolite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Gyrolite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.