Chrysotile and Ettringite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.631.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Chrysotile and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Chrysotile and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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