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Alabaster and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
KAlSi3O8

Alabaster and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Alabaster and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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