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Jadeite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.382.45-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jadeite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Leucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jadeite and Leucite Specific Gravity

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