Emerald and Ettringite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Partially soluble in water
  
Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
  
1.77
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Perfect on {10 1 0}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Emerald and Ettringite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Ettringite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Emerald and Ettringite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.
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