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Gedrite and Ekanite Physical Properties


Ekanite and Gedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.259   
3.28-3.32   

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

Cleavage
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.   
{101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Gedrite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gedrite 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 Gedrite and Ekanite chemical formula.

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Gedrite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

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

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