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Zektzerite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Zektzerite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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