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Ettringite and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ettringite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore 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 Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ettringite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.