Ettringite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Ettringite

Kurnakovite

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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

1.771.847-1.852

1 7.18

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

2-2.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.