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Ettringite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partially soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.77  
2.27-2.33  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ettringite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Ettringite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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