Ekanite and Edenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
3.05-3.37
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
Good on (110)
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Ekanite and Edenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Ekanite and Edenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.