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Ekanite and Aragonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{101} Distinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ekanite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite and Aragonite 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 Ekanite and Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ekanite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.