Zektzerite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Zektzerite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zektzerite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.