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Zektzerite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
2.36  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Zektzerite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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