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Gypsum and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Kornerupine and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
3.25-3.45   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
Good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Gypsum and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.

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