Cymophane and Spodumene Physical Properties

Cymophane

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.15-3.21

1 7.18

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

8.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

LiAlSi₂O₆

Cymophane and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Cymophane and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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