Ekanite and Riebeckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
3.28-3.44
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.0-6.0
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Ekanite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Ekanite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.