Leucite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Leucite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.45-2.502.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Poor on {110}

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Leucite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Leucite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.