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Abalone and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Abalone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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2.20-2.40   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
2   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Abalone and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Abalone and Gypsum 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 Abalone and Gypsum chemical formula.

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Abalone and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Abalone and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Abalone and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Abalone is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.

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