Gyrolite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Gyrolite

Pyrrhotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.484.58-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Gyrolite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Gyrolite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.