Zektzerite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

Zektzerite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Tsavorite Garnet 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 Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Zektzerite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.