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Kyanite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
2.20-2.40   

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

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
2   

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

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Kyanite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Gypsum 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 Kyanite and Gypsum chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.

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