Feldspar and Alabaster Physical Properties

Feldspar and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Alabaster chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Feldspar- KAlSi3O8
• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Feldspar and Alabaster Specific Gravity

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