Fuchsite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect basal
{101} Distinct
Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fuchsite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fuchsite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.