Ettringite and Purpurite Physical Properties

Ettringite

Purpurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Partially soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.773.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 0}

[100] [001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.54-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ettringite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Ettringite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.