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Gyrolite and Hematite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.485.00-5.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

26
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gyrolite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gyrolite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.