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Tortoiseshell and Leucite Physical Properties


Leucite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35   
2.45-2.50   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
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Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tortoiseshell and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Leucite chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Leucite Specific Gravity

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

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