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Trinitite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Trinitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partially soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.77  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
-  
Perfect on {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Trinitite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Trinitite 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 Trinitite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Trinitite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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