Magnetite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Magnetite

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

5.23.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Magnetite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

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