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Alabaster and Sunstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Alabaster and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Alabaster and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.