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Mottramite and Ekanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.93.28-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
{101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Mottramite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Ekanite chemical formula.

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

Mottramite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

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