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Uvite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14  
2.79  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(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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Uvite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

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

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