Ekanite and Bytownite Physical Properties

Ekanite

Bytownite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.322.72-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{101} Distinct

Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ekanite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Ekanite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.