Weloganite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Weloganite

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

3.20-3.223.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Weloganite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite 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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Weloganite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

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