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Zektzerite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MnCO3

Zektzerite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Zektzerite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.