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Gyrolite and Nephrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.482.90-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gyrolite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gyrolite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.