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Diamond and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
LiAlSi2O6

Diamond and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Diamond and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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