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Zektzerite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Zektzerite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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