Ettringite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Partially soluble in water
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.77
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ZrSiO4
  
Ettringite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Ettringite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Ettringite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.