Gypsum and Omphacite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
3.16-3.43
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
{110} Good, {110} Good
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Gypsum and Omphacite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gypsum and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Gypsum and Omphacite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.