Hypersthene and Leucite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Leucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.552.45-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Hypersthene and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Leucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hypersthene and Leucite Specific Gravity

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