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Leucite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50  
2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on {110}  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbWO4  

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Leucite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Leucite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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