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Diamond and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Diamond Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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