Sulfur and Alabaster Physical Properties

Sulfur

Alabaster

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sulfur and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Alabaster chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Alabaster Specific Gravity

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