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Leucite and Shungite Physical Properties


Shungite and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C  

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Leucite and Shungite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Shungite 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 Shungite chemical formula.

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Leucite and Shungite Specific Gravity

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

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