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Gypsum and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
3.09   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
8   

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

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Gypsum and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.

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