Kunzite and Leucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.45-2.50
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Poor on {110}
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
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.