Zektzerite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Zektzerite

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.793.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{100} and {010} perfect

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

64-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Zektzerite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Zektzerite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.