Alabaster and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Alabaster

Grossular Garnet

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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

2.30

3.6

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Alabaster and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Grossular 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Alabaster and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.