Zektzerite and Tugtupite Physical Properties

Zektzerite and Tugtupite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zektzerite and Tugtupite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.