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Zektzerite and Hematite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.795.00-5.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} and {010} perfect
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

66
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zektzerite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zektzerite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.