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Ettringite
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Ettringite and Rutilated Quartz 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
1.772.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Ettringite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Ettringite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.