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Gypsum and Larvikite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Flexible
Soluble
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2.20-2.40
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
2
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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2.59
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None
6-6.5
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10

Gypsum and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum Vs Larvikite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is whereas that of Larvikite is .