Ekanite and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
  
2.32
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
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Ekanite and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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 Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.