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Sylvite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Alabaster and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
2.30   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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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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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.

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