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Ettringite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Ettringite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite 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 Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Ettringite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.