Alabaster and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.30
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Alabaster and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Alabaster and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Alabaster and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.