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Gypsum and Ammolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Flexible
Soluble
-
2.20-2.40
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
2
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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2.75-2.80
Uneven, Granular
no true cleavage
4
CaCO3

Gypsum and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Ammolite Specific Gravity

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