Ettringite and Quartz Smoky Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Partially soluble in water
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.77
  
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Fracture
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Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
  
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Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Ettringite and Quartz Smoky Chemical Formula
While comparing Ettringite and Quartz Smoky 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 Smoky 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 Smoky Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Quartz Smoky Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Quartz Smoky Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is Not Available whereas that of Quartz Smoky is Not Available.