Ekanite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ekanite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ekanite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.