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Alabaster and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
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Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Be3Al2Si6O18   

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Alabaster and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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