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Gyrolite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Gyrolite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Gyrolite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.