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Gypsum and Goshenite Physical Properties


Goshenite 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   
2.60-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7.5-8   

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

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Gypsum and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.

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