Zektzerite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Zektzerite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.793.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{100} and {010} perfect

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Zektzerite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Zektzerite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.