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Gypsum and Hauyne Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
2.4-2.5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Gypsum and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Gypsum and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.