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Alabaster and Gahnite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.304.00-4.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
27.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alabaster and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alabaster and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.