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Jacinth and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Jacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partially soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.77  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Jacinth and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Jacinth and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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