Langbeinite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Langbeinite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Langbeinite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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