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Gypsum and Hawks Eye Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Gypsum and Hawks Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Hawks Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Hawks Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is Not Available whereas that of Hawks Eye is Not Available.