Leucite and Baryte Physical Properties
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50
4.3-5
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Leucite and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Leucite and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.