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Gypsum and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.403.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
24-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Gypsum and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.