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Gypsum and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet 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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
7.05
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Gypsum and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet 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 Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 7.05 whereas that of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 7.05.