Zektzerite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.79
2.32-2.38
Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
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Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Zektzerite and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zektzerite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Zektzerite and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.