Blue quartz and Alabaster Physical Properties

Blue quartz and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Alabaster chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite
• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Blue quartz and Alabaster Specific Gravity

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