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Leucite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Leucite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Leucite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.