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Indicolite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Indicolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Partially soluble in water   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.77   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
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2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
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Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Indicolite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Indicolite 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 Indicolite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Indicolite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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