Gahnite and Leucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
2.45-2.50
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gahnite and Leucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Leucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gahnite and Leucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.