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Catapleiite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Catapleiite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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