Alabaster and Sylvite Physical Properties

Alabaster and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Alabaster and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.