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Zektzerite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Precious Opal and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.79   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Zektzerite and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Precious Opal 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 Precious Opal chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Precious Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Precious Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Precious Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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