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Ettringite and Lazurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
2.75
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ettringite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ettringite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.