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Ettringite and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
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Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
4-7
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 Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite 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 Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.