Prase and Leucite Physical Properties

Prase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.692.45-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prase and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Leucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Prase and Leucite Specific Gravity

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