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Sylvite and Alabaster Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
2.30
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sylvite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Alabaster chemical formula.

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

Sylvite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

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