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Zektzerite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
6  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Zektzerite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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