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Gypsum and Riebeckite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Gypsum and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.