Wardite and Gyrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.81
2.48
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Wardite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Gyrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Wardite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.