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Leucite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
ZrSiO4   

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Leucite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

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Leucite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.

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