Chondrodite and Leucite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
2.45-2.50
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chondrodite and Leucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Leucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chondrodite and Leucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.