Alabaster and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Alabaster and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alabaster and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.