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Zektzerite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Effervesces in hot HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
2.92-3.12  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
[10 1 1] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Zektzerite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.

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