Emerald and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Emerald and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald and Ekanite 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 Emerald and Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Emerald and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.
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