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Gypsum and Diaspore Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gypsum and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gypsum and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.