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Zektzerite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79
3.2-3.4
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Zektzerite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Zektzerite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.