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Gypsum and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Gypsum and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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