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Alabaster and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Fibrolite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30   
3.14-3.25   

Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
2   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Alabaster and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.

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