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Periclase and Zektzerite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.92.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
{100} and {010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66
Amber
2 10
2.5 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Periclase and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase 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 Periclase and Zektzerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Periclase and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

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