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Chambersite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.503.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Chambersite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Chambersite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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