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Gyrolite
Gyrolite

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Gyrolite and Ruby Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.483.97-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
29
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Al 2 O 3

Gyrolite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Gyrolite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.