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Edenite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
1.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Edenite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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