Home
Gemstones


Gyrolite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
3.1   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Gyrolite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Gyrolite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones