Ettringite and Rossmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Partially soluble in water
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Durability
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Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
None
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
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Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ettringite and Rossmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ettringite and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ettringite and Rossmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.