Diamond and Ettringite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Partially soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
1.77
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Perfect on {10 1 0}
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
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)
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.
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