Alabaster and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Alabaster

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.303.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

27-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Alabaster and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Alabaster and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.