Clinothulite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Clinothulite

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Clinothulite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Clinothulite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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