Ettringite and Vlasovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Partially soluble in water
  
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.77
  
2.97
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
  
Distinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Ettringite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ettringite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Ettringite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.