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Gypsum and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Heliodor Golden Beryl and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
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Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
2.68-2.72   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Gypsum and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.

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