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Prase and Alabaster Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
2.30
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Prase and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Alabaster chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Prase and Alabaster Specific Gravity

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