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Gypsum and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Gypsum and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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