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Gyrolite and Richterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
3.0-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
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Gyrolite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
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Gyrolite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.