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Microlite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Flexible  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.20-2.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Microlite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Gypsum chemical formula.

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Microlite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

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

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