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Zektzerite and Foitite Physical Properties


Foitite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
3.17  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6  
7  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Zektzerite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.

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