Gyrolite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.48
2.90
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
None
Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gyrolite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gyrolite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gyrolite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.