Gypsum and Lemon quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
  
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Solubility
Soluble
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
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Mohs Hardness
2
  
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Gypsum and Lemon quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Gypsum and Lemon quartz 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 Lemon quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Gypsum and Lemon quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Lemon quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Lemon quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is Not Available whereas that of Lemon quartz is Not Available.