Vishnevite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Vishnevite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Gyrolite chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

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