Alabaster and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30
  
3.84
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
7-7.5
  
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
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.