Alabaster and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Alabaster

Lawsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.303.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Alabaster and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

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Alabaster and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.