Leucite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50
3.95-4.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
None, but may exhibit parting
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Leucite and Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
Leucite and Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.