Zektzerite and Atacamite Physical Properties

Zektzerite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Zektzerite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.