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Gyrolite and Inderite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.481.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}
{110} Good

Mohs Hardness

22.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gyrolite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gyrolite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.