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Gypsum and Rhodolite 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
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Gypsum and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Gypsum and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.