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Amethyst and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
LiAlSi2O6

Amethyst and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Amethyst and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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