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Villiaumite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Villiaumite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Villiaumite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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