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Alabaster and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Alabaster and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Alabaster and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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