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Gypsum and Jasper 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
2.20-2.402.58-2.91
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Gypsum and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Gypsum and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.