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Gypsum and Linarite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
5.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gypsum and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gypsum and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.