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Ettringite and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Partially soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.77   
Not Available   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Ettringite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

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Ettringite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.

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