Shigaite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.322.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Shigaite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Gyrolite chemical formula.

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

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Shigaite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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