Diamond and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Flexible
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
2.20-2.40
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Diamond and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diamond and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.
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