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Gyrolite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.483.28-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25.0-6.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
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Gyrolite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.