Gypsum and Blue gold Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
  
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Solubility
Soluble
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
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Mohs Hardness
2
  
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Gypsum and Blue gold Chemical Formula
While comparing Gypsum and Blue gold 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 Blue gold chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Gypsum and Blue gold Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Blue gold Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Blue gold Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is Not Available whereas that of Blue gold is Not Available.