Gypsum and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Gypsum and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gypsum and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Gypsum and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.