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Jeremejevite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.31
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jeremejevite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jeremejevite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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