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Celestine and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Celestine and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Celestine and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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