Alabaster and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Not Available
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaF2
Alabaster and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alabaster and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Alabaster and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.