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