Alabaster and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Alabaster and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Alabaster and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.