Zektzerite and Zircon Physical Properties

Zektzerite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.793.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} and {010} perfect

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZrSiO₄

Zektzerite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Zektzerite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.