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Leucite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Vishnevite and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Leucite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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Leucite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.

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