Gyrolite and Serpentine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.48
2.44-2.62
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gyrolite and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Gyrolite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gyrolite and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.