Ekanite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Ekanite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.322.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{101} Distinct

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ekanite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ekanite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.