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Clinothulite and Gypsum Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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Perfect
-9999
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4
 
Flexible
Soluble
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2.20-2.40
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
2
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinothulite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite and Gypsum chemical formula.

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Clinothulite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinothulite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinothulite Vs Gypsum during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinothulite is whereas that of Gypsum is .