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Thomsonite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40
1.77
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Thomsonite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Thomsonite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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