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Zinnwaldite and Analcime Physical Properties


Analcime and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
2.24-2.29   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
Very poor [100]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Zinnwaldite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite and Analcime 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 Zinnwaldite and Analcime chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zinnwaldite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zinnwaldite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zinnwaldite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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