Anglesite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.391.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anglesite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Anglesite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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