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Zektzerite and Peridot Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Zektzerite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Zektzerite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.