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Leucite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
2.45-2.50
Conchoidal
Poor on {110}
5.5-6
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
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-
2.48
Uneven
Perfect on {001}
2
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Leucite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

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Leucite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite Vs Gyrolite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is whereas that of Gyrolite is .