Alabaster and Demantoid Physical Properties

Alabaster and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alabaster and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.