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Williamsite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Alabaster and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
2.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Williamsite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Alabaster chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

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

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