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Chrysoprase and Leucite Physical Properties


Leucite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.45-2.50   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chrysoprase and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Leucite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Leucite Specific Gravity

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

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