Alabaster and Zircon Physical Properties

Alabaster

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.303.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

27.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Alabaster and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Alabaster and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.