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Zektzerite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.793.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
68.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2 O 4

Zektzerite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4

Zektzerite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.