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Magnesite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12  
2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael 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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Magnesite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Magnesite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

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

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