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Alabaster and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Alabaster and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Alabaster and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.