Leucite and Microcline Physical Properties

Leucite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Leucite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.