Chambersite and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Flexible
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50
  
2.20-2.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Chambersite and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chambersite and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chambersite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chambersite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chambersite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.