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Serendibite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.43-3.442.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Serendibite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Serendibite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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