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Alabaster and Beudantite Physical Properties


Beudantite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
4.48  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
distinct; good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Alabaster and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.

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