Zultanite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Zultanite

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zultanite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zultanite 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 Zultanite and Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Zultanite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

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