Ettringite and Copper Physical Properties

Ettringite

Copper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Partially soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.77Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 0}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ettringite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

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Ettringite and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.