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Chlorite group and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
1.77   

Fracture
Lamellar   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chlorite group and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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