Xonotlite and Ettringite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
1.77
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Not Available
Cleavage
{???} Good
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Xonotlite and Ettringite Chemical Formula
While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Ettringite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Xonotlite and Ettringite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.