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Coral and Gypsum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.702.20-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-42
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Coral and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Coral and Gypsum Specific Gravity

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