Ettringite and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
Partially soluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.77
  
2.32
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Ettringite and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ettringite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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 Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.