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Foitite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Foitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.17  
2.79  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6  

Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Foitite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite 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 Foitite and Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Foitite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

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

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