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Ceylonite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Ceylonite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Ceylonite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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