Amazonite and Leucite Physical Properties

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.45-2.50

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Poor on {110}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5-6

2 10

2.11 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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

Amazonite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Leucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amazonite and Leucite Specific Gravity

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