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Gypsum and Marialite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gypsum and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gypsum and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.