Leucite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50
3.15-3.21
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
1,2 prismatic
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
Leucite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Leucite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.