Gyrolite and Ruby Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.48
  
3.97-4.05
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
No true cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
9
  
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.