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Baryte and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Baryte and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Baryte and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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