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Amber and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
LiAlSi2O6

Amber and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Amber and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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