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Dumortierite quartz and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Dumortierite quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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insoluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.15-3.21   

Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
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6-7   

Chemical Composition
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LiAlSi2O6   

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Dumortierite quartz and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite quartz 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 Dumortierite quartz and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Dumortierite quartz and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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