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Leucite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Leucite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Cat s Eye 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 Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Leucite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Cat s Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Cat s Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 3.5-3.8 whereas that of Cat s Eye is 3.5-3.8.