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Zektzerite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Zektzerite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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