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Amber and Ettringite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
1.77
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Ettringite 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 Amber and Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.