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Gypsum and Allanite Physical Properties


Allanite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
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Solubility
Soluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
3.40-4.20   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
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Mohs Hardness
2   
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
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Gypsum and Allanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Allanite 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 Allanite chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Allanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Allanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Allanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3.40-4.20 whereas that of Allanite is 3.40-4.20.

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