Home
×

Alabaster
Alabaster

Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz



ADD
Compare
X
Alabaster
X
Rose Quartz

Alabaster and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2

Alabaster and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Alabaster and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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