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Vanadinite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
1.77   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Vanadinite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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