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Gypsum and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.402.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Gypsum and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Gypsum and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.