Sulfur and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Sulfur and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Gyrolite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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