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Gypsum Facts



Astrology

Origin
Mexico

Color
Colorless, White, Greenish, Brown

Streak
White

For which Rashi?
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Planet
-

Element of Planets
-

Energy
-

How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
-

Deities
-

Not to wear with
-

Powers
-

Birthstone

Planetary
-

Talisman
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible

Solubility
Soluble

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}

Mohs Hardness
2

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy

Pleochroism
None

Dispersion
0.01 59

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index
1.521-1.531

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
monoclinic

Birefringence
0.010

Clarity
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
-

Cardiovascular
-

Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
-

Digestive
-

Psychology
Harmony

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Harmony

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Gypsum Effects

Gypsums are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Gypsum is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Gypsum effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Gypsum Benefits can be reaped, when Gypsum stone is worn daily . Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of 's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Gypsum Specifications

Gypsum Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Gypsum, we provide you with a few prominent Gypsum facts.

The gem is commonly found in Mexico.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Gypsum. It is mainly composed of CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009).

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