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Euclase and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
1.77
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Euclase and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase and Ettringite 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 Euclase and Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Euclase and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.