Home
Gemstones


Alabaster and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Hurlbutite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30   
2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Alabaster and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

Compare Brown Gemstones

Alabaster and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.

Brown Gemstones

Brown Gemstones


Compare Brown Gemstones