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Alabaster and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Alabaster and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Alabaster and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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