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Vesuvianite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
1.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
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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Vesuvianite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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