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Schorl and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Schorl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.22  
2.79  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6  

Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Schorl and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Schorl and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

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

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