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Alabaster and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Alabaster and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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