Chambersite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Chambersite

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.501.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

72-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Chambersite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Chambersite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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