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Gypsum and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
3.53-3.65   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
2   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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