Zektzerite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Zektzerite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.792.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} and {010} perfect

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

KAlSi₃O₈

Zektzerite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Zektzerite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.