Bornite and Alabaster Physical Properties

Bornite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite 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 Bornite and Alabaster chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Bornite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

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