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Gaspeite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaspeite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaspeite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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