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Ettringite and Wernerite 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
1.772.50-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ettringite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ettringite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.