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Ceylonite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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