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Gypsum and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Gypsum and Crystal Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Gypsum and Crystal Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Crystal Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Crystal Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is Not Available whereas that of Crystal Quartz is Not Available.