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Gypsum and Sardonyx Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gypsum and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gypsum and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.