Opal and Zektzerite Physical Properties

Opal and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Zektzerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O
• Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Opal and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

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