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Leucite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on {110}  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Leucite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Austinite 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 Leucite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Leucite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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