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Ekanite and Villiaumite Physical Properties

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
2.79
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{101} Distinct
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ekanite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ekanite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.