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Gypsum and Richterite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Flexible
Soluble
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2.20-2.40
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
2
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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3.0-3.5
Uneven
Perfect
5-6
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2

Gypsum and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Richterite Specific Gravity

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