Alabaster and Enstatite Physical Properties

Alabaster and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alabaster and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.