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Liddicoatite and Leucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.02
2.45-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Liddicoatite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Leucite 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 Liddicoatite and Leucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Liddicoatite and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.