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Sarcopside and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sarcopside and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Ettringite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sarcopside and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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