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Ettringite
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Ettringite and Poldervaartite 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
1.772.91
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Ettringite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Ettringite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.