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Musgravite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Musgravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.68   
2.20-2.40   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Musgravite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Gypsum chemical formula.

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Musgravite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

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

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