Leucite and Hematite Physical Properties

Leucite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.45-2.505.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Leucite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Leucite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.