Ettringite and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Partially soluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.77
2.42-2.58
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
[010] perfect
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Ettringite and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ettringite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Ettringite and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.