Selenite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Selenite

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

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Selenite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Gyrolite chemical formula.

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

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Selenite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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