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Gypsum and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Gypsum and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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