Ettringite and Quartz Rose Physical Properties

Ettringite

Quartz Rose

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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

1.77Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 0}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Ettringite and Quartz Rose Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Quartz Rose 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 Quartz Rose chemical formula.

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

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Ettringite and Quartz Rose Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Quartz Rose Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is Not Available whereas that of Quartz Rose is Not Available.