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Ettringite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partially soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.77  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Ettringite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

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Ettringite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.

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