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Ettringite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.773.65-4.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ettringite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ettringite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.