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Leucite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Leucite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Leucite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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