Ettringite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Ettringite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ettringite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.