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Gypsum and Musgravite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gypsum and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gypsum and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.