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Gyrolite and Pargasite Physical Properties

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
2.483.04-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gyrolite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gyrolite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.