Ekanite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
1.93-1.99
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
perfect [110]
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Ekanite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Ekanite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.