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Gypsum and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Mohawkite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3-3.5   

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

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Gypsum and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Mohawkite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Mohawkite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is Not Available whereas that of Mohawkite is Not Available.

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