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Diamond and Ekanite Physical Properties


Ekanite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
3.28-3.32   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
{101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
10   
6-6.5   

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

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Diamond and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Ekanite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Ekanite Specific Gravity

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

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