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Gyrolite and Pezzottaite 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
2.482.90-3.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
27.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gyrolite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gyrolite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.