Hyalite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Hyalite

Ekanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Hyalite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hyalite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

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