Ekanite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
3.28-3.335
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ekanite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ekanite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.