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Zektzerite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79
2.65
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Zektzerite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Zektzerite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

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