Ettringite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Ettringite

Anthophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Partially soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.772.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 0}

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ettringite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Ettringite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.