Sanidine and Leucite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Leucite

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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

2.54-2.612.45-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Sanidine and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Leucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael 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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Sanidine and Leucite Specific Gravity

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