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Alabaster and Iolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.30
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CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
 
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2.6-2.7
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3,1
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Mg2Al4Si5O18

Alabaster and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Iolite Specific Gravity

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