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Chiastolite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Chiastolite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Chiastolite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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