Alabaster and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
SiO2
  
Alabaster and Carnelian Chemical Formula
While comparing Alabaster and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
Alabaster and Carnelian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.