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Ceylonite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partially soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
1.77  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ceylonite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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