Datolite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00
3.15-3.21
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
Datolite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Datolite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.