Calcite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Calcite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Ettringite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Calcite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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