Petalite and Ettringite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Partially soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.40
1.77
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Petalite and Ettringite Chemical Formula
While comparing Petalite 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 Petalite and Ettringite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Petalite and Ettringite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Petalite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Petalite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Petalite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.