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Leucite and Fire Opal 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.45-2.501.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Leucite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Leucite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.