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Gypsum and Agate Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.402.60-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Gypsum and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Agate 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 Gypsum and Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2

Gypsum and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.