Uvite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Uvite

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.141.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uvite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Uvite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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