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Gyrolite and Violane Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Gyrolite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Gyrolite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.