Chiastolite and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
2.20-2.40
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chiastolite and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chiastolite and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.