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Trinitite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Trinitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Flexible  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.20-2.40  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2  

Chemical Composition
SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO  
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Trinitite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Trinitite 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 Trinitite and Gypsum chemical formula.

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Trinitite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

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

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