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Gyrolite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.483.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gyrolite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gyrolite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.