Diaspore and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diaspore and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diaspore and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.