How much does 1m3 of gypsum weigh?
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How much does 1m3 of gypsum weigh?
Mined Gypsum – 1.3 to 1.5 tonne per m3.
What is the density of gypsum?
2.36 gm/cc
Gypsum Mineral Data
| General Gypsum Information | |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula: | CaSO4•2(H2O) |
| Pleochroism (y): | colorless. |
| Calculated Properties of Gypsum | |
| Electron Density: | Bulk Density (Electron Density)=2.36 gm/cc note: Specific Gravity of Gypsum =2.31 gm/cc. |
How do you find the density of gypsum?
- Density of Gypsum, powder in a few select units of density measurement:
- Density of Gypsum, powder g cm3 = 2.96 g/cm³
- Density of Gypsum, powder g ml = 2.96 g/ml.
- Density of Gypsum, powder g mm3 = 0.003 g/mm³
- Density of Gypsum, powder kg m3 = 2 960 kg/m³
- Density of Gypsum, powder lb in3 = 0.11 lb/in³
What is the weight of gypsum?
Using lbs/ft2 calculations for 48” wide sheets
| Lbs/ft2 | 8 ft long | |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4” Standard | 1.2 | 38.4 |
| 3/8” Standard | 1.4 | 44.8 |
| 1/2” Standard | 1.6 | 51.2 |
| 5/8” Standard | 2.2 | 70.4 |
Is Gypsum transparent?
Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO 4·2H2O….
| Gypsum | |
|---|---|
| Luster | Vitreous to silky, pearly, or waxy |
| Streak | White |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent to translucent |
| Specific gravity | 2.31–2.33 |
What is the luster of gypsum?
Gypsum is an evaporite mineral most commonly found in layered sedimentary deposits in association with halite, anhydrite, sulfur, calcite, and dolomite….
| Physical Properties of Gypsum | |
|---|---|
| Chemical Classification | Sulfate |
| Streak | White |
| Luster | Vitreous, silky, sugary |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent to translucent |
What is the specific gravity of gypsum?
2.32
Physical properties Gypsum (CaSO4 · 2H2O) has a specific gravity of 2.32 and hardness of 2.