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Phenakite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98  
2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6  

Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael 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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Phenakite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

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

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