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Alabaster and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Alabaster and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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