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Sylvite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
1.77   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sylvite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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