Ekanite and Esperite Physical Properties

Ekanite

Esperite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.324.28-4.42

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{101} Distinct

Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ekanite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Ekanite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.