Prasiolite and Leucite Physical Properties

Prasiolite

Leucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

2.45-2.50

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Prasiolite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Leucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Prasiolite and Leucite Specific Gravity

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