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Natrolite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.261.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Natrolite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Natrolite 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 Natrolite and Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Natrolite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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