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Leucite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite 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   
3.02   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Leucite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Leucite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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