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Zektzerite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6  
6  

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

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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.

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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.

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