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Black Opal and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Black Opal and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal 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 Black Opal and Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Black Opal and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

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

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