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Gypsum and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Gypsum and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Gypsum and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.