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Ettringite and Tinaksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
2.82
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Ettringite and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Ettringite and Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.