Amazonite and Leucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.45-2.50
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
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
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.