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Sillimanite and Leucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.262.45-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sillimanite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Leucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sillimanite and Leucite Specific Gravity

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