Girasol and Ettringite Physical Properties

Girasol and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Girasol 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 Girasol and Ettringite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Girasol and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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