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Gypsum and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
4.014   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2   
4-5   

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

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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.

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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.

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