Allanite and Leucite Physical Properties

Allanite

Leucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.40-4.202.45-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Allanite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite and Leucite 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 Allanite and Leucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Allanite and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Allanite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Allanite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Allanite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.