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Zektzerite and Tanzanite 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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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Zektzerite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Zektzerite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.