Leucite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50
3.28-3.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Good on [110]
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Leucite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Leucite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.