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Nuummite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
2.20-2.40   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
2   

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

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Nuummite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Gypsum chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

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

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