Alabaster and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

Alabaster

Rose Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.302.65

1 7.18

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 10

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

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Alabaster Vs Anhydrite

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.