Ettringite and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Ettringite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ettringite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.