Chambersite and Ettringite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50
1.77
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
Not Available
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {10 1 0}
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)
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.