Ettringite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Partially soluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Hard
Specific Gravity
1.77
2.67-2.78
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6
Ettringite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Ettringite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Ettringite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.