Ekanite and Microlite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
5.5
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ekanite and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ekanite and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.