Alabaster and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Alabaster

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.302.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Alabaster and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

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Alabaster and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

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