Gypsum and Aqua Aura Physical Properties

Gypsum

Aqua Aura

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.40Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Gypsum and Aqua Aura Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Aqua Aura 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 Aqua Aura chemical formula.

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

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Gypsum and Aqua Aura Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Aqua Aura Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Aqua Aura Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is Not Available whereas that of Aqua Aura is Not Available.