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Zektzerite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Zektzerite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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