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Zektzerite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Zektzerite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Andesine 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 Zektzerite and Andesine chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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