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Zektzerite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Zektzerite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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