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Alabaster and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
-  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
2  
4  

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

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Alabaster and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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