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Ettringite and Charoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ettringite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ettringite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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