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Crystal Opal 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
1.97-2.22
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Crystal Opal and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Crystal Opal and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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