Ekanite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ekanite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ekanite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.