Pearl and Ettringite Physical Properties

Pearl

Ettringite

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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

2.60-2.851.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

none

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.52-2.5

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)

Pearl and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl 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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Pearl and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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