Alabaster and Dinosaur Bone Physical Properties

Alabaster and Dinosaur Bone Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Dinosaur Bone 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 Dinosaur Bone chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Dinosaur Bone- CaO, SiO2

Alabaster and Dinosaur Bone Specific Gravity

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