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Alabaster and Variscite 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
2.302.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
24-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Alabaster and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Alabaster and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.