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Ettringite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Ettringite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene 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 Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Ettringite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.