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Zektzerite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Zektzerite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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