Rossmanite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
None
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rossmanite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rossmanite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.