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Ettringite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
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Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Ettringite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.