Leucite and Mimetite Physical Properties

Leucite

Mimetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.45-2.507.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

[10 1 1] Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Leucite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Leucite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.