Leucite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Leucite

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.45-2.502.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Leucite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Leucite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.