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Hardystonite and Leucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
2.45-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hardystonite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Leucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hardystonite and Leucite Specific Gravity

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

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