Alabaster and Microcline Physical Properties

Alabaster and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Alabaster and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.