Nickeline and Ettringite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Nickeline and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline 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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Nickeline and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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