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Zektzerite and Chiastolite 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
2.793.00-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Zektzerite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Zektzerite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.