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Villiaumite and Ekanite Physical Properties


Ekanite and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
3.28-3.32   

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

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   
{101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Villiaumite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Ekanite chemical formula.

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Villiaumite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

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

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