Thaumasite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.91
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct
{101} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Thaumasite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Thaumasite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thaumasite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thaumasite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thaumasite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.