Crystal Quartz and Alabaster Physical Properties

Crystal Quartz and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal 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 Crystal Quartz and Alabaster chemical formula.

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

Crystal Quartz and Alabaster Specific Gravity

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