Zektzerite and Smaragdite Physical Properties

Zektzerite and Smaragdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Smaragdite- NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4

Zektzerite and Smaragdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Smaragdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Smaragdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.24-3.50 whereas that of Smaragdite is 3.24-3.50.