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Tinaksite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.82   
1.77   

Fracture
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Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
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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Tinaksite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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