Hibschite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
None
{101} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hibschite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hibschite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibschite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibschite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibschite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.