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Chalcedony and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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