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Adamite and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.483.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Adamite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Spodumene 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 Adamite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Adamite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.