Ekanite and Beryl Physical Properties

Ekanite

Beryl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.32

2.60-2.90

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Uneven, Gems, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{101} Distinct

Imperfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Ekanite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

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Ekanite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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