Gaspeite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Ekanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Gaspeite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.