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Gyrolite and Pollucite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Readily soluble in HF

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.482.86-2.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}
None observed

Mohs Hardness

26.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gyrolite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gyrolite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.