Ekanite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
  
7.05
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
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Cleavage
{101} Distinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
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Ekanite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet 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 Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Ekanite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 7.05 whereas that of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 7.05.