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Ettringite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Partially soluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.77  
2.95-2.96  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ettringite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

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Ettringite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.

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