Home
Gemstones


Adularia and Alabaster Physical Properties


Alabaster and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
2.30   

Fracture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Adularia and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Alabaster 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 Adularia and Alabaster chemical formula.

Compare Gems Found in America

Adularia and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.

Gems Found in America

Gems Found in America


Compare Gems Found in America