Erythrite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Erythrite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Erythrite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.