Ekanite and Foitite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
  
3.17
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Ekanite and Foitite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Foitite- Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ekanite and Foitite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.