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Caledonite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partially soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
1.77  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
Perfect on {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Caledonite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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