Gyrolite and Prase Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.48
  
1.98-2.25
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Gyrolite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Gyrolite and Prase Opal 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 Prase Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Gyrolite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Prase Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.