Alabaster and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Alabaster and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alabaster and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.