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Gypsum and Sinhalite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Flexible
Soluble
-
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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3.46-3.50
Conchoidal
Perfect
6-7
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gypsum and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

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