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Zektzerite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet 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   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Zektzerite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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