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Gypsum and Scorodite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Gypsum and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.