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Schorlomite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.932.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Schorlomite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Schorlomite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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