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Gyrolite and Grossular 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
2.48
3.55-3.73
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gyrolite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gyrolite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.