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Baryte and Leucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-5
2.45-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baryte and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Leucite chemical formula.

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

Baryte and Leucite Specific Gravity

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

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