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Amber and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
1.77   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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.

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