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Hiddenite and Leucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.45-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Leucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Leucite Specific Gravity

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