Alabaster and Sugilite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30
2.69-2.79
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {0001}
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Alabaster and Sugilite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alabaster and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Alabaster and Sugilite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.