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Ettringite and Moss Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Ettringite and Moss Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Moss Opal 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 Moss Opal 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 Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Ettringite and Moss Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.