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Leucite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {110}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Leucite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Leucite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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