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Benitoite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Benitoite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Zektzerite 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 Benitoite and Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.

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