Zektzerite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

Zektzerite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zektzerite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.