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Alabaster and Magnetite Physical Properties


Magnetite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
5.2  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Alabaster and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.

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