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Gyrolite and Sanidine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gyrolite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gyrolite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.