Dioptase and Leucite Physical Properties

Dioptase

Leucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.352.45-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dioptase and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase 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 Dioptase and Leucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Dioptase and Leucite Specific Gravity

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