Marble and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Flexible
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.20-2.40
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
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2
  
Chemical Composition
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CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Marble and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Marble 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 Marble and Gypsum chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Marble and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marble and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marble and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marble is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.