Gyrolite and Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.48
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  
SiO2
  
Gyrolite and Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Gyrolite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
Gyrolite and Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.