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Diaspore and Zektzerite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.79
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
{100} and {010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diaspore and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Zektzerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diaspore and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

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