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Gypsum and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

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

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Gypsum and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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