Agate and Zektzerite Physical Properties

Agate and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Zektzerite 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 Agate and Zektzerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Agate and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.