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Leucite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
2.45-2.50
Conchoidal
Poor on {110}
5.5-6
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
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-
2.45
Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
4-4.5
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Leucite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

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Leucite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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