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Leucite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Leucite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Leucite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.

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