Ekanite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Ekanite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ekanite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.