Feldspar and Ettringite Physical Properties

Feldspar

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.751.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

two or three

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Feldspar and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Ettringite 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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Feldspar and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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