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Copper and Spodumene Physical Properties

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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
Not Available3.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
LiAlSi2O6

Copper and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Copper and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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