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Diamond and Leucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.532.45-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
105.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Leucite chemical formula.

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

Diamond and Leucite Specific Gravity

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