Alabaster and Garnet Physical Properties

Alabaster and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Alabaster and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.