Alabaster and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Not Available
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Alabaster and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alabaster and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Alabaster and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.