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Almandine and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.303.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiAlSi2O6

Almandine and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Almandine and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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