Sarcopside and Ekanite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

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

3.79-3.943.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sarcopside and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Ekanite chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Ekanite Specific Gravity

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