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Alabaster and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.303.21-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Alabaster and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Alabaster and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.