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Chondrodite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.203.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Chondrodite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Chondrodite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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