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Alabaster and Nuummite Physical Properties


Nuummite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30   
3.18-3.37   

Fracture
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Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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Perfect on 210   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Alabaster and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.

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