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Gypsum and Chrysotile Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Gypsum and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Gypsum and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.