Gypsum and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Gypsum

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Flexible

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.402.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

27.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Gypsum and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Gypsum and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.