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Gypsum and Ametrine Physical Properties


Ametrine and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Gypsum and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Ametrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Ametrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Ametrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.65 whereas that of Ametrine is 2.65.

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