Hercynite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Hercynite

Ekanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.393.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Hercynite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hercynite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

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