Alabaster and Copper Physical Properties

Alabaster

Copper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.30Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

22.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Alabaster and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

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Alabaster and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.