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Datolite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00   
1.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Datolite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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