Gyrolite and Omphacite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.48
3.16-3.43
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{110} Good, {110} Good
Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Gyrolite and Omphacite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gyrolite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Gyrolite and Omphacite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.