Bixbite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Bixbite

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Bixbite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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

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Bixbite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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