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Gyrolite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.483.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
27.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
ZrSiO4

Gyrolite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Gyrolite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.