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Gyrolite and Starlite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.483.91-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
26.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gyrolite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gyrolite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.