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Vishnevite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Partially soluble in water   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
Not Available   
1.77   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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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Vishnevite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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

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