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Gyrolite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.482.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Gyrolite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Gyrolite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.