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Austinite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
Partially soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
1.77  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Perfect on {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Austinite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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