Ekanite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Ekanite

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.326.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{101} Distinct

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Ekanite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Ekanite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.