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Alabaster and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30   
2.97-3.14   

Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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{1011} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2   
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Alabaster and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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