Zektzerite and Quartz Physical Properties

Zektzerite

Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.792.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

{100} and {010} perfect

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Zektzerite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Zektzerite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.