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Gypsum and Cryolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gypsum and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gypsum and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.