Garnet and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Garnet and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Garnet and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.