Faustite and Alabaster Physical Properties

Faustite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Alabaster chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Faustite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

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