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Ettringite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.772.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Ettringite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Amethyst 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 Ettringite and Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Ettringite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.