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Zektzerite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
3.28-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
Good on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Zektzerite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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