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Ettringite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
1.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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