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Plumbogummite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Flexible   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
2.20-2.40   

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

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
2   

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

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Plumbogummite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Gypsum chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

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

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