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Ettringite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Mohawkite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partially soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.77  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Cu3As  

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Ettringite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

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Ettringite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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

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