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Gyrolite
Gyrolite

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Gyrolite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.482.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

Mohs Hardness

23.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Gyrolite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Gyrolite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.