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Leucite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {110}  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Leucite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

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Leucite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.

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