Prasiolite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Prasiolite

Ekanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.653.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Prasiolite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich 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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Prasiolite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

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