Gyrolite and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.48
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gyrolite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gyrolite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gyrolite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.