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Alabaster and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Alabaster and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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