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Leucite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110}  
none  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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Leucite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Leucite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.

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