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Rosasite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Flexible   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
2.20-2.40   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
4   
2   

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

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Rosasite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Gypsum chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

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

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