Ettringite and Sulphur Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Partially soluble in water
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.77
2.05-2.08
Fracture
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Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ettringite and Sulphur Chemical Formula
While comparing Ettringite and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ettringite and Sulphur Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.