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Tinzenite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433   
1.77   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Tinzenite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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