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Ekanite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{101} Distinct
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ekanite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ekanite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.