Richterite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Richterite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.52.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Richterite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Gyrolite chemical formula.

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

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Richterite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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