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Sulfur and Ettringite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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insoluble
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-9999
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{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
-9999
S8
 
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Partially soluble in water
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1.77
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Perfect on {10 1 0}
2-2.5
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulfur and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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