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Gyrolite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Kutnohorite and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
3.12   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Perfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Gyrolite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.

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