Ekanite and Libyan Desert Glass Physical Properties

Ekanite and Libyan Desert Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite and Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
>

Ekanite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Libyan Desert Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 2 whereas that of Libyan Desert Glass is 2.