Sylvite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Sylvite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Gyrolite chemical formula.

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

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Sylvite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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