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Ettringite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partially soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.77  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ettringite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Ettringite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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