Ettringite and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Partially soluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.77
2.30-2.50
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Perfect on (001)
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ettringite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ettringite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ettringite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.