Alabaster and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
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.