Zektzerite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Zektzerite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Snowflake Obsidian 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 Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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

Zektzerite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.