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Charlesite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
2.79  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Charlesite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

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

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