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Mohawkite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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2.20-2.40   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2   

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

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Mohawkite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Gypsum chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

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

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