Leucite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Leucite

Dolomite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.45-2.502.80-2.95

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on {110}

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Leucite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Leucite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.