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Sylvite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Partially soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
1.77  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
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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