Padparadscha and Gyrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
  
2.48
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  
Padparadscha and Gyrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Gyrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Padparadscha and Gyrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.