Barite and Alabaster Physical Properties

Barite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Alabaster 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 Barite and Alabaster chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Barite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.