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Shattuckite 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
3.80-4.15
2.45-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shattuckite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Leucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shattuckite and Leucite Specific Gravity

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