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Ettringite and Feldspar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Ettringite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Ettringite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.