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Zektzerite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.79   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Zektzerite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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