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Ettringite and Sphene Physical Properties


Sphene and Ettringite Physical Properties


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   
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Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Ettringite and Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Sphene 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 Sphene chemical formula.

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Ettringite and Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is Not Available whereas that of Sphene is Not Available.

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