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Gypsum and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Gypsum and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Gypsum and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.