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Parisite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42
1.77
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Parisite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Parisite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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