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Gypsum and Hibonite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.403.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
27.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Gypsum and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Gypsum and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.