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Chiastolite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.151.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chiastolite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chiastolite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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