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Ekanite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Vlasovite and Ekanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32   
2.97   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{101} Distinct   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Ekanite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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Ekanite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.

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