Zincite and Leucite Physical Properties

Zincite

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

5.50-5.902.45-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Zincite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Leucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael 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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Zincite and Leucite Specific Gravity

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