Ekanite and Bayldonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
  
5.50
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
  
Ekanite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite and Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Ekanite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.