Kunzite and Leucite Physical Properties

Kunzite

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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

3.15-3.21

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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Leucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Kunzite and Leucite Specific Gravity

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