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Zektzerite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Zektzerite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.