Ekanite and Hypersthene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
3.45-3.55
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ekanite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ekanite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.