Tanzanite and Alabaster Physical Properties

Tanzanite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Alabaster chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Tanzanite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

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