Alabaster and Sard Physical Properties

Alabaster and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alabaster and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.