Azurite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
3.15-3.21
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
Azurite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurite 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 Azurite and Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Azurite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.