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