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Albite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Albite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Albite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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