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Druzy and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Druzy Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Partially soluble in water   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.77   

Fracture
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Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Au   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Druzy and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Druzy 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 Druzy and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Druzy and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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