Schorl and Ettringite Physical Properties

Schorl

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.221.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Schorl and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Schorl and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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