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Amethyst and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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