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Ekanite and Austinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.324.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{101} Distinct
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Ekanite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Ekanite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.