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Ettringite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
6.50-7.00
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Ettringite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Ettringite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.