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Gypsum and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40  
5.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Gypsum and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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