Gypsum and Coral Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
  
2.60-2.70
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Gypsum and Coral Chemical Formula
While comparing Gypsum and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Gypsum and Coral Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.