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Gyrolite and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
2.15
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
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Gyrolite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
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Gyrolite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.

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