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Gyrolite and Marialite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.482.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gyrolite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gyrolite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.