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Ettringite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
1.847-1.852
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Poor to indistinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2-3
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 Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.