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Ettringite and Strontianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
3.63-3.79
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ettringite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite 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 Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ettringite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.