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Gypsum and Coral Physical Properties


Coral and Gypsum Physical Properties


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.   

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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.

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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.

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