Alabaster and Serendibite Physical Properties

Alabaster and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alabaster and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.