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Gypsum and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
1.993   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Gypsum and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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