Sardonyx and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Sardonyx and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Sardonyx and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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