Gyrolite and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.48
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  
MgAl2O4
  
Gyrolite and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Gyrolite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
Gyrolite and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.