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Gyrolite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.482.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
27.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gyrolite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gyrolite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.