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Gyrolite

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Gyrolite and Herderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.482.90-3.02
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}
Indistinct on {110}

Mohs Hardness

25-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gyrolite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gyrolite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.