Riesling Beryl and Ettringite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Partially soluble in water
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.86
  
1.77
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {10 1 0}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Riesling Beryl and Ettringite Chemical Formula
While comparing Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl and Ettringite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Riesling Beryl and Ettringite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riesling Beryl and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riesling Beryl and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riesling Beryl is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.