Kashmir sapphire and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Kashmir sapphire

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Kashmir sapphire and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire and Gyrolite 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 Kashmir sapphire and Gyrolite chemical formula.

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

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Kashmir sapphire and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kashmir sapphire and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kashmir sapphire and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kashmir sapphire is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.