Gypsum and Powellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
4.23
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
{111} Distinct
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gypsum and Powellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gypsum and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gypsum and Powellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.