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Magnetite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
1.77   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Magnetite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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