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Zektzerite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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