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Gyrolite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
Not Available   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Gyrolite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.

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