Spinel and Zektzerite Physical Properties

Spinel and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Zektzerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄
• Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

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