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Chalcedony and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Partially soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
1.77  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Absent  
Perfect on {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chalcedony and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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