Diamond and Ettringite Physical Properties

Diamond

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.531.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

102-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Diamond and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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