Zektzerite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Zektzerite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zektzerite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.