Chlorite group and Ekanite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Ekanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.33.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chlorite group and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Ekanite 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 Chlorite group and Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Chlorite group and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.