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Ettringite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Partially soluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.77  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
2.5  

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

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Ettringite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Ettringite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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