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Almandine and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30   
3.15-3.21   

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

Cleavage
none   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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