Howlite and Alabaster Physical Properties

Howlite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Howlite 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 Howlite and Alabaster chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Howlite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

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