Gyrolite
A variety of Gyrolite Group
What is Gyrolite?
Gyrolite occurs in transparent and translucent browns, whites, and greens and can sometimes appear colorless as well. This mineral is soft and brittle with a white streak and is generally widespread across several continents. Gyrolite is found in hydrothermal areas with Basalt.
Uses & Applications
For now, gyrolite has no particular practical uses, but can be an interesting collector's specimen due to its globular rosettes. It is being studied for its properties as a cement additive and an oil absorber. Not all gyrolite you will find on the market is natural as this mineral can be synthesized in a laboratory or industrial setting.
Healing Properties
Practitioners often use gyrolite in meditation to aid enlightened thinking and improve the intellect. When used on the Third Eye and Crown chakras it is believed to open communication and understanding of the spiritual realm. It may promote harmony and balance and is often used to cleanse, activate, and increase the healing powers of other crystals.
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Gyrolite before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
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Associated Chakras
Key Characteristics
Formation of Gyrolite
It was first described in 1851 for an occurrence at The Storr on the isle of Skye, Scotland and is named from the ancient Greek word for circle, guros (γῦρος), based on the round form in which it is commonly found. Minerals associated with gyrolite include apophyllite, okenite and many of the other zeolites. Gyrolite is found in Scotland, Ireland; Italy, Faroe Islands, Greenland, India, Japan, USA, Canada and various other localities.
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Physical Properties
- Color
- Brown, Colorless, White, Green
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 2.5
- Density
- 2.74 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Vitreous
- Crystal System
- Triclinic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8 · 14H2O
- Elements
- Al, Ca, H, Na, O, Si
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Gyrolite FAQs
How do I identify Gyrolite?
Gyrolite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale, Brown color, Vitreous luster, Triclinic crystal system. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Gyrolite?
Gyrolite typically appears in Brown, Colorless, White, Green. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Gyrolite?
Gyrolite has a hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.
What is the formation of gyrolite of Gyrolite?
It was first described in 1851 for an occurrence at The Storr on the isle of Skye, Scotland and is named from the ancient Greek word for circle, guros (γῦρος), based on the round form in which it is commonly found. Minerals associated with gyrolite include apophyllite, okenite and many of the other zeolites. Gyrolite is found in Scotland, Ireland; Italy, Faroe Islands, Greenland, India, Japan, USA, Canada and various other localities.