Gypsum

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Gypsum Classification
Common Name Gypsum
Species Gypsum

Countries of Origin

Unknown; Mexico

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Species/Variety

Satin Spar

Satin spar is an adjective used when the fibrous habit of a mineral gives it a satin luster.The term satin spar has been used in the past to describe calcite and aragonite, however, it is currently accepted as one variety of the mineral gypsum, along with selenite and alabaster.In addition to its ornamental uses, gypsum is also a primary component in plaster and other building materials.

Satin Spar Gypsum
Satin Spar Classification
Common Name Satin Spar
Satin Spar Optical Properties
Refractive Index 1.52-1.529
Tolerance:(+0.001/-0.001)
Birefringence 0.009-0.01
Fluorescence SWUV: Inert to weak brownish to greenish white
LWUV: Inert to weak brownish to greenish white
Satin Spar Characteristic Physical properties
Specific Gravity 2.25
Inclusions Satin spar is a white to cream fibrous gypsum with chatoyant effect.
Stability Fair
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This page was created on June 27, 2014.

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