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Corundum and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Corundum and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Corundum and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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