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Chalcedony and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
LiAlSi2O6

Chalcedony and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Chalcedony and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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