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Gypsum and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Gypsum and Kashmir sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire chemical formula.

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

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