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Gypsum and Fibrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gypsum and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gypsum and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.