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Zektzerite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
3.65-4.55   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Zektzerite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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