Blue spinel and Spodumene Physical Properties

Blue spinel and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel and Spodumene chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

Blue spinel and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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