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Zektzerite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
2.6-2.7  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
3,1  

Mohs Hardness
6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg2Al4Si5O18  

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Zektzerite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.

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