Alabaster and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Alabaster and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Almandine Garnet 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 Alabaster and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Alabaster and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.