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Gyrolite and Topaz 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
2.483.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
28
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Gyrolite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Gyrolite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.