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Alabaster and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Alabaster and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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