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Ettringite and Geodes Physical Properties


Geodes and Ettringite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Partially soluble in water  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.77  
-9999  

Fracture
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Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
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Ettringite and Geodes Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Geodes 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 Geodes chemical formula.

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Ettringite and Geodes Specific Gravity

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

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