Vlasovite and Alabaster Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Alabaster

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Vlasovite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Alabaster chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

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