Zektzerite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Zektzerite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.793.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} and {010} perfect

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zektzerite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Zektzerite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.