Alabaster and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Alabaster and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Cordierite Iolite 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 Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alabaster and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.