Alabaster and Clintonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30
  
3.0-3.1
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  
Alabaster and Clintonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alabaster and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Alabaster and Clintonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.