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Crystal Opal and Leucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22
2.45-2.50
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Crystal Opal and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal and Leucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Crystal Opal and Leucite Specific Gravity

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