Glaucophane and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Glaucophane and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Glaucophane and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.